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Nozzle assembly for dishwasher and dishwasher having the same

a technology of nozzle assembly and dishwasher, which is applied in the direction of tableware washing/rinsing machine details, cleaning using liquids, carpet cleaning, etc., can solve the problem of limit in washing range, and achieve the effect of increasing the washing range and evenly spraying wash water

Active Publication Date: 2014-03-13
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Benefits of technology

The nozzle assembly described in this patent increases the washing range in a dishwasher by using a rotor arm to evenly spray water. By adjusting the revolutions per minute of the nozzle body, the nozzle can spray water in a more precise and effective manner. The design also includes a hook and a recess to prevent interference between the nozzle and the hook when rotating. The technical effect of this nozzle assembly is more efficient and effective washing in a dishwasher.

Problems solved by technology

The wash water from the nozzle assembly is sprayed in an arc, however, which may cause limitation in washing range.

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[0043]Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

[0044]FIG. 1 is a view showing constitution of a dishwasher according to an embodiment.

[0045]As shown in FIG. 1, a dishwasher 1 includes a main body 10 to define an appearance thereof, a wash tub 20 disposed in the main body 10 to define a washing space for dishware, and a sump 30 installed under the wash tub 20 to store wash water therein.

[0046]The main body 10 has an opened side, which is opened and closed by swinging movement of a door 40. A lower end of the door 40 is hingedly coupled to a front lower portion of the main body 10.

[0047]Baskets 51 to accommodate dishware are withdrawably mounted in the wash tub 20. The baskets 51 are supported by guide rails 56 and may slide along the guide rails 56. The baskets 51 may be formed by wires arranged in a lattice so that the dishware accommodated in...

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Abstract

Disclosed herein are a nozzle assembly for a dishwasher capable of evenly spraying wash water in a wash tub and a dishwasher having the same. The dishwasher includes a sump to pump wash water, a supply pipe to which the wash water from the sump is supplied, and a nozzle assembly connected to the supply pipe. The nozzle assembly includes a lower rotor arm connected to the supply pipe, an upper rotor arm having a portion rotatably received in the lower rotor arm and having a first rotation center of an upper end thereof and a second rotation center of a lower end thereof positioned eccentrically from the first rotation center, and a nozzle rotatably connected to the upper rotor arm.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the priority benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2012-0099443, filed on Sep. 7, 2012 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field[0003]Embodiments relate to a nozzle assembly for a dishwasher capable of evenly spraying wash water in a wash tub and a dishwasher having the same.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]A dishwasher is an appliance that automatically washes tableware, spoons, chopsticks and various cooking utensils (hereinafter, referred to as dishware) by removing food debris from dishware using a detergent and wash water.[0006]In general, a dishwasher includes a main body, a wash tub disposed in the main body, a rack assembly withdrawably disposed in the wash tub, and a nozzle assembly to spray wash water. The rack assembly serves to accommodate dishware therein, and the dishware is washed by the wash wate...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L15/42A47L15/22
CPCA47L15/22A47L15/428A47L15/23A47L11/4088A47L15/42A47L15/4278A47L2501/20
Inventor LEE, CHANG WOOKHAM, HYUNG KWENKIM, SEUNG OHHAHM, JUNG YOONHONG, SEUNG GEELEE, JEA WON
Owner SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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